tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369962474402707492.post2082199919984600728..comments2023-11-05T07:08:08.411-05:00Comments on Paper Hearts and Cranes: Let's Talk About BoobsKarolinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06418123778027474644noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369962474402707492.post-90350346309312264132011-12-12T15:40:39.562-05:002011-12-12T15:40:39.562-05:00I know how you feel! I actually had a truly easy/ ...I know how you feel! I actually had a truly easy/ painless breastfeeding experience (still nursing at almost 7 months), but did have to get used to the constant exposure. They eat all day!! My shirt was always open! And I had mastitis too in one side. I remember thinking it was more painful than giving birth. It was terrifying, but my body healed eventually. Try taking lecithin supplements to reduce the chance of reoccurrence. Once you are a mother, your breasts don't really belong to you anymore. But just remember that YOU grew a human, and are now fattening him up and giving him all that he needs to thrive. It's amazing, and worth it. It will get better.<br />xx<br />Belle<br /><br />Ps- where are you guys living now?bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05021256792811004877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5369962474402707492.post-32027060619279862782011-12-10T04:33:25.495-05:002011-12-10T04:33:25.495-05:00YES, this, and many many other things concerning p...YES, this, and many many other things concerning parenting and motherhood, should be discussed MUCH more. <br /><br />Don't know about the U.S, but in Sweden, the mommies are pretty much on their own when it comes to breast feeding. In some hospitals, the nurses are very supportive and give you all sorts of advice (good and bad). In others, new moms and babies have to figure the whole thing out themselves. And if you haven't read all those how-to books before giving birth... well, too bad.<br /><br />Because there IS a special technique to it, anyone could tell you that. And there is much emotion involved, too. Your own insecurity and terror of breast feeding affects the process itself, sure it does. But don't beat yourself up about it. Of course it's scary, and also a big prestige thing. What if I can't feed my baby?<br /><br />I think you're doing everyone a favor by telling it like it is, and share your own experiences like this. Keep it up.<br /><br />XO, SaraSara Fältskog Eldrosnoreply@blogger.com